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>TBR Book Group: Are you on Facebook? Are graduated with a BS in Behavioral Science. limitations, advance registration is required. To RSVP,
you always looking for your next book? We have the More importantly is the book, which is 26 short please contact the library directly at 315-733-1535.
perfect group for you. We have created a group called stories about growing up in Utica and the surrounding
the To Be Read (TBR) Book Group where readers can Mohawk Valley. They are an eclectic group of stories From the Friends of the New
comment what they're reading and look for suggestions providing the reader a snapshot of life in the 1960's, Hartford Public Library
for their next book. With over 100 members, you will 70’s and 80's. The stories are meant to spark memories
never wonder what you should read next! not by the writer but by the reader who instills their Decorate the Library: December 6. 10:00am, Friday.
Come decorate the library with the Friends for the
Join here: own memories awoken by the shared experience. holidays. Look forward to meeting you and help is
h t t p s :/ / w w w .f a ce b o o k . c o m / The book was released on Amazon Kindle Direct always needed!!!
groups/1532390520153487/ or Amazon books.com on June 27th 2024. It was the
number one new release for the month of July on the Mitten Tree: The tree is up and waiting for you and
Yoga for Seniors US regional Biography category and was number one your donation of mittens to now decorate it. Thank you
Join Bill Skinner every Monday at 3:00pm for a Yoga nationally for two weeks of that month. The book sold so much to all of you who contributed your time and
skills to once again warm cold hands.
program geared towards seniors! best in the Southern part of the country as well as Mid-
Atlantic region of which group we are a part of. Save the date:
Chair Yoga Class The book is available in Hardcover and paperback as Bill Bonsted Indoor Miniature Golf

Join us each Monday and Friday mornings for a Chair well as an e-book. They are available at Romas Sausage Tournament. April 5, 2025.
Yoga class taught by Donna Reale. Classes start at 11 and Deli in Washington Mills or in Utica on Bleecker The 2024 tournament raised $3,440 from donations
and will last until noon. Street. Also, it is available at Chanatry’s Hometown and golfers. Our course has shrunk to 9 holes due to
Market in Utica as well as Amazon Books.com. The a shortage of hours the library is open on Saturdays
After Breast Cancer Group cost is $7.99 for the e-book, $15.00 for paperback and but that didn't stop 80 enthusiastic golfers. Put on your

Join us for our December 7th meeting which will start $25 for hardcover. thinking "visors" and come and create a hole or show
your putting skills. Look forward to seeing you.
at 11:00 am in the Sammon Room. New Hartford Public Library
Dr. DeTraglia oncologist at Faxton, annual speaker. to Offer Social Security Annette Barber Used Book

Card Making with Maria Information Program Room

Join us on December 10th at 1:00 in the Sammon The New Hartford Public Library is offering a ACCEPT: hardbound and paperback books,
Room and learn to maker cards with Maria. Supplies complimentary Social Security Information program magazines as well as records, DVDs, children’s books,
will be provided. Registration is required and limited on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM for pre-retirees puzzles.
spots are available. Please call 315-733-1535 to reserve ages 50-70. This one-hour financial education program DO NOT ACCEPT: moldy/damaged books, we
your spot. is designed to help attendees learn the basics of Social have to throw them out! Textbooks, medical books,

Heritage Doll Club Security and how to best apply the information to National Geographic Magazine, Reader's Digest, multi-
make an informed claiming decision prior to collecting volume book sets. No longer accepting audio cassettes,
The Heritage Doll Club meets on the third Saturday benefits. VHS tapes and computer games/books or CDs.
of the month at the New Hartford Public Library. Answers to frequently asked questions will be The library and community greatly appreciate your
Meetings are held every month except May, July, provided: "gently" used books but please limit your donations
August and December, at the library beginning at 10:30 When is the best time to collect my Social Security to one box/bag at a time and drop them off at the
a.m. Interested guests and new members are welcome benefits? circulation desk.
to attend.
Can I collect benefits if I’m still working? DO NOT drop them off in the hallway, at drop boxes,
Reflections from Utica Is it better to collect benefits sooner rather than later? or outside the door when the library is closed. Thank
you.
Book Signing How are my Social Security benefits calculated?
Should my spouse collect benefits on his/her own
Join us on Monday, December 2nd at 6:30 as Tim earnings history?
Flihan, author of Reflections from Utica, will do a book This event has been a longstanding library program
reading and signing. and is being presented as a community service by John
Tim was born and raised in Utica, where he attended Kalil, a Financial Advisor and the Founder & President
Proctor High School graduating in 1978. He then of Retirement Solutions, LLC. The program is open to
attended Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY where he the public and there is no cost to attend. Due to seating

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Become a Friend of the NHPL. Benefit the library with your assistance as needed. There is always a need!!
Your membership also helps to financially assist the library in providing materials, programs and a variety of
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